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Nan Goldin — Colette modeling in the Beauty Parade, Boston
Nan Goldin

Colette modeling in the Beauty Parade, Boston

A striking black-and-white photograph by Nan Goldin capturing Colette mid-pose during a beauty pageant in Boston, conveying both the glamour and raw intimacy that defines Goldin's documentary style. The gelatin silver print renders the scene with rich tonal contrast, drawing the viewer into the performative world of drag and nightlife culture that Goldin famously chronicled. The image reflects her signature approach of portraying her subjects with unflinching honesty and deep personal connection.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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April 4, 2016

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Nan Goldin, Colette modeling in the Beauty Parade, Boston

A striking black-and-white photograph by Nan Goldin capturing Colette mid-pose during a beauty pageant in Boston, conveying both the glamour and raw intimacy that defines Goldin's documentary style. The gelatin silver print renders the scene with rich tonal contrast, drawing the viewer into the performative world of drag and nightlife culture that Goldin famously chronicled. The image reflects her signature approach of portraying her subjects with unflinching honesty and deep personal connection.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Photography, Documentary Photography, Confessional Style, Gelatin Silver Print, Contemporary Photography, American Artist, Female Photographer, Portrait Photography, Intimate Atmosphere, Underground Subculture, Black and White

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